There’s probably no one perfect calming space to suit everyone. However, certain colours, textures, materials, sounds, and use of space, can facilitate a state of tranquility, neutralising stress and anxiety. British architectural designer, John Pawson, known for his minimalist aesthetic, was one of eight architectural firms commissioned to design a holiday home in the UK as part of Living Architecture, a project that offers the […]

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I just had a metaphorical slap in the face with a wet towel. And I deserved it. Let me explain. Months ago, when planning content for this blog, I wrote down ‘coffee’ as a topic to cover. I had meant to talk about the ritual of morning coffee in line with mindfulness, taking the time […]

Today, Tammy shares her story of her vegan life and how it is rooted to something she witnessed in her childhood. An amazing friend for the past 20 years, she’s more recently become a great role model to me for veganism by doing absolutely nothing to convince me but living a life without consuming animals in any […]

A box of twelve differently shaped objects called Tools for Therapy received a lot of attention in the press back in November, during Dutch Design Week. Nicolette Bodewess, a student in the Man and Wellbeing programme at Design Academy Eindhoven, created the set of ‘conversation pieces’ to encourage people to open up in therapy sessions. I like […]

I used to look at the prices of Stella McCartney’s shoes and bags and think, “Why do they still cost hundreds of pounds? They’re not even made of real leather.” I didn’t get it then, but I get it now. We need to stop placing value on the skins of animals. Luxury products are considered such, partially […]

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